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Geopolitics and Geostrategy
Postgraduate | MAQ-PICX860 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
Get a global perspective on the political issues that affect places like the Middle East and Europe. Flick through case studies from across the years. Discuss contemporary points such as Brexit and the re-emergence of Russia and Germany’s power.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Geopolitics and Geostrategy
About this subject
- Develop and demonstrate deep understanding of theories and concepts of geopolitics and geostrategy
- Critically apply theoretical knowledge of geopolitics and geostrategy on case studies in the Indo-Pacific, the Greater Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa.
- Demonstrate a reflective evaluation of the key contemporary global geostrategic dynamics and their implications for regional and international stability.
- Critically analyse the key geopolitical challenges and choices facing Australia’s decision makers.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics in this subjct will be provided in the study materials.
Please note: This subject is no longer available in Semester 2.
The international security order is in a period of rapid transformation. This subject examines the major global geopolitical trends, including in the Indo-Pacific, the greater Middle East, Europe, as well as Latin America and Africa. It also analyses the influence of those dynamics on the geostrategies of key countries. Aside from exposing students to the concept of geopolitics as an analytical instrument, the subject will deal with a series of case studies, including the evolving US-Sino rivalry; the Sino-India great power game; the geopolitics of Southeast Asia; the rise of Iran, and the emerging roles of Saudi Arabia and Turkey; the question of the re-emergence of Russia and Germany as great powers; and the Subjected Kingdom in times of Brexit. The subject will provide students with in-depth understanding about the key contemporary global geostrategic dynamics and the implications for regional and international stability.
- Assessment 1 (20%)
- Assessment 2 (30%)
- Assessment 3 (50%)
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Entry requirements
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Equivalent subjects
You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.
MAQ-PICX901 (Not currently available)
MAQ-PIC910 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
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- Broadband access
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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